Spartans lost an emotional rollercoaster ride on Saturday against Gladiators

Posted:
Sunday, July 19, 2009 10:56 PM EDT

By Russ Owens

WAUSAU (WAOW)- The Central Wisconsin Spartans semi-pro football team had the teams first playoff berth in four years, and a home game in front of them, only to lose to the Green Bay Gladiators on Saturday.

After recovering a fumble, a Spartans touchdown called back by an ineligible receiver penalty followed by a failed fourth down conversion.

In the end though things didn't go the Spartans way in an emotional 20-19 playoff loss.